Double-Sided Lapping and Polishing Double-sided lapping and polishing utilizes planetary action with the combination of a top and bottom plate to precisely grind and polish precision, parallel optics. Double-sided processing is a batch-type process that uses planetary action — generally with loose, abrasive particles suspended in a liquid vehicle — to abrade material almost equally […]
What are Optical Windows? Optical windows, by function separate two environments for the purposes of either chemical, environmental, mechanical, thermal purposes, or a combination thereof. Windows range in a variety of sizes from just a few mms in diameter to meter-class optics. With optical windows, the key specifications involve transmitted wavefront, cosmetics, and dimensional requirements. […]
Plano optics are optics that have flat surfaces, and generally perform three main functions: they transmit light (windows), reflect light (mirrors) and fold light (prisms).
As a premier defense industry optics supplier, Sydor Optics has worked with L3Harris, a world-leading aerospace and defense solutions provider, since 2002. Our valued partnership expanded in 2012 when Sydor began shipping shaped infrared and visible windows for the MX line of stabilized turrets, in high-volume for the military and defense industry. Sydor Optics supplies […]
In today’s world, environmental sustainability has become a top priority for businesses. Companies worldwide are striving to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt green practices to create a healthier planet. The team at Sydor Optics, a leading manufacturer of precision optics for the defense, aerospace, biomedical, and semiconductor industries is actively working on how we […]
With over 22,000 registered attendees at 2023 Photonics West show in San Francisco, it wasn’t hard to meet new people and talk about all of the innovations and growth in the world of photonics.
Sydor Optics employees can now earn an Associates Degree as an Optician in the Expanding Photonics Industry and receive a certificate officially recognized by the state of New York Department of Labor.
Sydor Opticscontinues to reach new heights with another record-breaking shipment in our company’s history.
One of Sydor Optic’s contribution to our defense forces for over 20 years appears in Top Gun 2 in a supporting role, the heads-up display (HUD).
Congratulations to our Team for a Record Month of Shipments
